Slingshot Sports

What Slingshot Sports does

Slingshot Sports is a privately-held manufacturer of water sports equipment founded in 1999 by brothers Jeff and Tony Logosz, headquartered in Hood River, Oregon (US entity: Slingshot Sports LLC) with European operations conducted through 7-Nation Europe GmbH in Kiel, Germany. The company designs, produces, and sells kites, twin tips, kite bars, surfboards, kite foils and foil boards, inflatable wings, wing boards and wing foils, wakeboards, wake boots, wake foils, and wakesurf boards, plus accessories such as pumps, straps, harnesses, and apparel. Its central hardware platform is the proprietary One-Lock screw-free foil mounting system (launched March 2025), which provides a universal connection interface allowing front wings, stabilizers, and masts to be swapped tool-free across kite, wake, wing, and SUP foiling disciplines.

The business operates a multi-channel go-to-market model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via slingshotsports.com with shipping to the US, Canada, and 22 European countries; a dedicated EU storefront in EUR with German-language support; an authorized dealer network searchable via a dealer locator; a Pro Program offering discounted pricing to outdoor industry employees, retailers, athletes, instructors, and USLA lifeguards; and a seasonal Hood River Demo Center (April-September) for complimentary equipment trials. Pricing ranges from accessory items (e.g., $29.99 caps) up to complete foil packages at $1,499-$2,999. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time physical product sales; no subscription, software, or licensing revenue exists.

Manufacturing is concentrated at the company's twin tip and wakeboard facility, which has run on 100% solar power since 2020, saving 805,000 kWh and eliminating 596 tons of CO2 annually, and uses FSC-certified sustainably sourced wood. Slingshot's customer base is distributed across kiteboarders, wakeboarders, wing foilers, and hydrofoil enthusiasts, with no enterprise or large-account customer concentration. The company has 11-50 employees, no external institutional funding, and remains founder-controlled; its 2026 product slate (Code NXT V2, Johnny Rocket wakeboard, RAD Wake Boot, Project Drag) plus continued One-Lock platform extension indicates ongoing investment in both flagship performance gear and beginner-accessible packaged offerings.

Name

Slingshot Sports

Legal name

Slingshot Sports LLC

Website

https://slingshotsports.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Slingshot Sports is a privately-held Hood River, Oregon-based manufacturer of kiteboarding, wing foiling, wakeboarding, and hydrofoil equipment, founded in 1999 by the Logosz brothers and serving global consumers and industry professionals through DTC e-commerce, authorized dealers, and its proprietary One-Lock modular foil system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Sports Equipment

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Sports & Marine Recreation Retail (Paddle/Surf/Dive/Boat Accessories) (CRAMABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Surf & Beach Sports Retail (Surfboards, Bodyboards, Skimboards) (CRAMAIAE)

Keywords

• Kiteboarding equipment
• Hydrofoil systems
• Wakeboarding gear
• Wing foiling equipment
• Water sports manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hood River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Slingshot generates revenue through the direct sale of water sports equipment including kites, wings, foil boards, wakeboards, twin tips, surfboards, harnesses, and accessories through their e-commerce platform and authorized dealer network. Products are sold as individual items and in complete packages.
2. Pro Program Sales: Industry professionals including outdoor gear company employees, retailers, athletes, and instructors can join the Pro Program for discounted pricing on products, generating dedicated B2B revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Slingshot Sports manufactures and sells water sports equipment across four core disciplines: kiteboarding, wing foiling, wake sports, and hydrofoiling. The company produces complete packages as well as individual components such as kites, hydrofoil boards, front wings, masts, stabilizers, wings, wakeboards, twin tips, surfboards, harnesses, and accessories. Its flagship proprietary technology is the One-Lock screw-free foil mounting system, which enables modular, tool-free component interchangeability across multiple sport categories.

Product overview

Slingshot Sports is a watersports equipment manufacturer founded in 1999 by brothers Jeff and Tony Logosz, based in Hood River, Oregon. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of products across four core disciplines: kiteboarding (kites, twin tips, kite bars, surfboards, kite foils, kite foil boards, kite packages), wing foiling (wings, wing boards, wing foils, wing SUP boards, wing foil packages), wake sports (wakeboards, wake boots, wake foils, wakesurf boards, wake foil packages), and general hydrofoil products (foil boards, front wings, masts, stabilizers, foil packages). The product line emphasizes the proprietary One-Lock screw-free foil mounting system across multiple sport categories. Complete foil packages and kite packages are offered at various price points ($1,499-$2,999) for beginners through advanced riders. Interactive tools including the Foil Finder and Wake Board Finder help customers select appropriate gear. The company maintains a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model with EU operations through 7-Nation Europe GmbH, and has implemented sustainability initiatives including solar-powered manufacturing and FSC-certified sustainably sourced wood for boards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kites Kites for kiteboarding including big air kites such as the Code NXT V2 and other performance kites designed for varied wind conditions and disciplines.
• Twin Tips Bidirectional kiteboards allowing riding in both directions, made with FSC-certified sustainably sourced wood in a solar-powered factory.
• Foil Packages Complete foil packages combining boards, foils, and accessories, including the One-Lock Glide Craft Package ($2,999), One-Lock Wake QuickStart Package ($1,499), and One-Lock Wing Craft Package ($1,899).
• Foil Boards Hydrofoil boards designed for use with foil packages, including Wingcraft V3 board and Glide Craft boards for wing foiling applications.
• Front Wings

Quantifiable outcome

• Factory saves 805,000 kilowatt hours of energy annually
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Naish: Naish is a long-established water sports brand offering kiteboarding, wing foiling, SUP, and surfing equipment. Directly comparable to Slingshot across kite, wing, and foil categories with similar premium positioning and global dealer distribution.
• North Kiteboarding: North Kiteboarding (part of Boards & More Group) produces high-end kites, wings, and foils. Directly competes with Slingshot in the premium kiteboarding and wing foiling space, with a larger parent group backing R&D and marketing.
• Liquid Force: Liquid Force is a major wakeboard and wake foil manufacturer with direct overlap to Slingshot's wake product line. Comparable in customer base (wakeboarders, boat and cable park riders) and dealer distribution.
• Cabrinha: Cabrinha manufactures kites, kiteboards, wings, and foils aimed at kiteboarding and wing foiling enthusiasts. Directly overlaps Slingshot's product portfolio and target customer (kiters and wing foilers), with comparable global distribution and athlete-driven marketing.
• Duotone Kiteboarding: Duotone, also under Boards & More Group, competes directly with Slingshot in kites, wings, and foil boards. Operates with similar premium pricing tiers and global dealer network, making it one of the closest direct competitors.
• Hyperlite: Hyperlite manufactures wakeboards, wakesurf boards, and related water sports equipment. Direct peer to Slingshot's wake portfolio with overlapping boat and cable park customer base.
• F-One: French brand F-One manufactures kites, wings, foils, SUPs, and surfboards with strong focus on wing foiling. Directly competes with Slingshot's wing foil and hydrofoil portfolio with similar technical/performance positioning.
• Ronix: Ronix is a leading wakeboard, wake foil, and wakesurf board brand. Directly comparable to Slingshot's wake division in product range, target customer (wake sports enthusiasts), and premium pricing strategy.
• Axis Foils: Axis Foils specializes in hydrofoil components (front wings, masts, stabilizers) used across kite, wing, wake, and SUP foiling. Directly competes with Slingshot's One-Lock foil component ecosystem and shares the modular foil philosophy.

Emerging players

• Reedin Kiteboarding: Reedin is an emerging kiteboarding brand focused on performance kites and twin tips with strong athlete-driven branding. Partial overlap with Slingshot in kite category but narrower product breadth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/slingshotsports
• Facebookfacebook.com/205803136129475
• Instagraminstagram.com/slingshotkite
• Xx.com/slingshotkite
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/slingshot-sports

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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